Google Affiliate Network

[justhomdotcom]

Originally Posted by Vrindavan So Google Affiliate network is mainly a US network ?

Yup US only according to the email I got from them.

Dear Adam, Thank you for your interest in Google Affiliate Network. At the present time we do not provide Affiliate Marketing solutions for advertisers outside the United States. However we will retain your application and will contact you should we have a future solution available in your region In the meantime, there are many other Google advertising solutions available to support your business. Please visit Google Business Solutions for more information.

[km5]

Yes disappointing that it's US only merchants for those of us with UK audiences. The reason I'm so interested is that I'm still having no luck finding dancewear merchants in the UK and keep looking at new networks in hope!

Oh well, back to the drawing board

[Tobman]

Think I'll give this one a miss. I don't trust them and I don't think they like us much.

[tijan]

Naughty google stealing the cakes from sleeping babies. Next, google to sign up as affiliate on all networks. Google to start own email marketing. google to lauch own mobile phone, google to launch own supermrket like asda, goggle dvd rentals, but the wings will be cut off before it could rule the world.

[aaclapham]

I got rejected Twits!!

[hmc]

Yeah, seems like they dont approve publishers from outside of USA:

Thank you for your interest in Google Affiliate Network, formerly DoubleClick Performics. At this time we cannot approve your application. Your application has been reviewed and may have been declined for one or more of the following reasons:

1. We were unable to access and review your site or determine your business model based on the URL or profile information provided.

2. The profile information provided is inconsistent or doesn't match registered domain information.

3. Your site does not meet our content guidelines, which prohibit the following:

* Violent content, racial intolerance, or advocacy against any individual, group, or organization
* Pornography, adult, or mature content
* Hacking/cracking content
* Illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia
* Excessive profanity
* Gambling or casino-related content
* Any other content that is illegal, promotes illegal activity, or infring es on the legal rights of others

4. Your site or business model is generally not a good fit for Google Affiliate Network and our advertiser programs.

Reasons 1 & 2 are the most common reasons for declining applications. If there are updates to your Web site you are welcome to reapply. Please contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,

Google Affiliate Network

[Paul Wright]

Originally Posted by hmc Yeah, seems like they dont approve publishers from outside of USA:

Hey mate,

Not quite sure that's true. I wanted to see what the network had to offer and was approved as a UK publisher no problem. Took about a week though.

As you would expect it's all very US centric but that's not to say that you can't go and play in other territories.

I get the distinct impression that they are tight on the doamin matching the email address you apply with.

Cheers
Paul

[sgpratley]

I got in on a UK address also, shamit's all US, but I'll keep my eyes open...

they've no way of becoming a merchant without significant upfront investment and advice. If Google can change that, then it could open up a huge tranch of opportunity for niche content sites.

Yep, but they're unlikely to spend the time educating merchants about the reality of running a successful affiliate programme. Google have never been great at the personal touch.

It's a great opportunity for afffiliates to find some uncontested niches, but on the other side I think I think we can expect a slew of merchants with unworkable sites on here wondering why the streets aren't paved with gold from risk-free sales.

Is this the new opportunity for content-rich sites who were worried about voucher codes ? Most of the SME's won't want the complication of running voucher codes.

That's hardly stopped some voucher code sites promoting them though has it?

[experienceadvertising]

I have a bunch of contacts at Performics so if anyone is denied acceptance or you have any other issues I can contact them for you and try to resolve it...

[Vrindavan]

i wish they can add a re-apply option

[rwillmer]

I was rejected originally, but was still able to log in.

Being curious, I wondered what would happen if I tried to sign up with a merchant anyway, so I tried it (Advertisers>Join). This gave me a friendly message saying I hadn't been accepted, and a 1-800 telephone number for Publisher Relations.

I wondered whether the cause for the rejection was that I'd signed up with my company email address which is different from the website I'm promoting (Where Can I Find it in Stock?) so I phoned up the number to ask exactly what the rule was so I could reapply.

The nice lady I spoke to confirmed that yes, if you use a different email address than the domain you will probably be rejected automatically. And then she approved my application, so I didn't have to reapply.

HTH
Rachel